Archive - OdysseyNotes

The Top 10 Film Scores That Defined My 2025

A look back at my top 10 film scores that defined my year.

Dec 31, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

How John Williams Made Harry Potter Sound Like Christmas!

And why the score bridges the gap between fantasy magic and holiday nostalgia.

Dec 22, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

Capturing the Nostalgic, Magical Sound of Christmas [Score Club #1]

A discussion on Alan Silvestri's Polar Express Score.

Dec 18, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

Can a 18 Year Old iPod Classic Fix My Music Burnout? [CoffeeNotes #2]

Why I'm trading convenience for connection and the ritual of intentional listening.

Dec 15, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

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Why Is It So Hard to Keep Writing Music?

It’s easy to have momentum when you have a deadline. It’s harder when you don't.

Dec 11, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

November 2025

How the Stranger Things Main Theme Grew into an Epic Finale

From a tiny synth title sequence to Season 4’s orchestral arrangement...and what I’ll be listening for in the final season!

Nov 26, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

Before you buy another sample library this Black Friday…

For composers who are tired of all the emojis and ALL-CAPS in their inbox this year.

Nov 25, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

What Do You Do When Your Creative Life Gets Sidelined? [CoffeeNotes #1]

How a week of vertigo, guilt, and cancelled plans turned into an appreciation for a different kind of progress.

Nov 20, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

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Discover Your Composer Strengths

We all have inherent strengths. Which one are yours?

Nov 13, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

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Why No One’s Hiring You (And the Importance of Opportunity Points)

You don’t need to be famous! You don’t need to be an “influencer." You just need to be visible in the right way!

Nov 13, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

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Why It’s Hard to Finish Your Music (And How to Consistently Cross the Finish Line)

Finishing a cue takes more than inspiration...it takes structure!

Nov 13, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

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Turn Your Listeners into Superfans!

Book Hall 11: Superfan's by Pat Flynn]

Nov 12, 2025 • Robert Rodriguez | Composer

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